At the weekend, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame was re-elected with 98% of the vote. Why is it that many African countries don’t seem to get sick of their presidents, while in SA presidents seem to have the life expectancy of a piece of uncooked salmon?
Kagame’s victory is not without its controversy. Developed democracies generally frown on political systems with such an overwhelming margin of victory because it seems so suspicious. And the suspicions are not without foundation.